Let Justice Roll Down

God of justice and mercy, welcoming Your presence into our lives means facing the simple truth that we are not always fair, kind, helpful or even decent toward one another, let alone just or merciful. We all too often believe justice is for those with whom we disagree, as in punishment and retribution that is seemingly deserved by human rules. Mercy is for people like us, people who didn't mean what they did or said, despite the results. The real truth, God, is that Your justice is based in and tempered by grace. Your mercy is fully measured with love. Please make us instruments of Your understanding, of how to see each other with Your heart and soul. Amen.